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Proverbs 2:15-1964 bbe — Whose ways are not straight, and whose footsteps are turned to evil: To take you out of the power of the strange woman,…

Bible in Basic English

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Whose ways are not straight, and whose footsteps are turned to evil:

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To take you out of the power of the strange woman, who says smooth words with her tongue;

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Who is false to the husband of her early years, and does not keep the agreement of her God in mind:

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For her house is on the way down to death; her footsteps go down to the shades:

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Those who go to her do not come back again; their feet do not keep in the ways of life:

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So that you may go in the way of good men, and keep in the footsteps of the upright.

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For the upright will be living in the land, and the good will have it for their heritage.

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But sinners will be cut off from the land, and those whose acts are false will be uprooted.

— Proverbs 2:15-1964, Bible in Basic English

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“Who are crooked in their ways, And wayward in their paths: To deliver thee from the strange woman, Even from the foreigner that flattereth with her words; That forsaketh the friend of her youth, And forgetteth the covenant of her God: For her house inclineth unto death, And her paths unto the dead; None that go unto her return again, Neither do they attain unto the paths of life: That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, And keep the paths of the righteous. For the upright shall dwell in the land, And the perfect shall remain in it. But the wicked shall be cut off from the land, And the treacherous shall be rooted out of it. ”
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Proverbs 2 — Context

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Giving you salvation from the evil man, from those whose words are false;

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Who give up the way of righteousness, to go by dark roads;

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Who take pleasure in wrongdoing, and have joy in the evil designs of the sinner;

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Whose ways are not straight, and whose footsteps are turned to evil:

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To take you out of the power of the strange woman, who says smooth words with her tongue;

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Who is false to the husband of her early years, and does not keep the agreement of her God in mind:

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For her house is on the way down to death; her footsteps go down to the shades:

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Those who go to her do not come back again; their feet do not keep in the ways of life:

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So that you may go in the way of good men, and keep in the footsteps of the upright.

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For the upright will be living in the land, and the good will have it for their heritage.

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But sinners will be cut off from the land, and those whose acts are false will be uprooted.

Proverbs 2:15-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 2:15-1964 say?

Proverbs 2:15-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Whose ways are not straight, and whose footsteps are turned to evil: To take you out of the power of the strange woman, who says smooth words with her tongue; Who is false to the husband of her early years, and does not keep the agreement of her God in mind: For her house is on the way down to death; her footsteps go down to the shades: Those who go to her do not come back again; their feet do not keep in the ways of life: So that you may go in the way of good men, and keep in the footsteps of the upright. For the upright will be living in the land, and the good will have it for their heritage. But sinners will be cut off from the land, and those whose acts are false will be uprooted.”

Where is Proverbs 2:15-1964 in the Bible?

Proverbs 2:15-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 2, verses 15–1964.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 2:15-1964.

What translation should I read Proverbs 2:15-1964 in?

Proverbs 2:15-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 2:15-1964?

Proverbs 2:15-1964 reads (BBE): “Whose ways are not straight, and whose footsteps are turned to evil: To take you out of the power of the strange woman, who says smooth words with her tongue; Who is false to the husband of her early years, and does not keep the agreement of her God in mind: For her house is on the way down to death; her footsteps go down to the shades: Those who go to her do not come back again; their feet do not keep in the ways of life: So that you may go in the way of good men, and keep in the footsteps of the upright. For the upright will be living in the land, and the good will have it for their heritage. But sinners will be cut off from the land, and those whose acts are false will be uprooted.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.